Beyond Decoding - Building Literacy Skills

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BEYOND DECODING - BUILDING LITERACY SKILLS

Once Your Child Can Sound Out Words, It’s Time To Focus On Literacy Skills-the Key To True Reading Success. Around Ages 4 6, Children Should Start Developing Comprehension, Fluency, And Vocabulary To Become Strong Readers.

KEY SKILLS & HOW TO DEVELOP THEM:

01: READING FOR MEANING-ASK QUESTIONS LIKE, "WHAT DO YOU THINK HAPPENS NEXT?" TO BUILD COMPREHENSION.

02: SIGHT WORD PRACTICE-SOME WORDS CAN'T BE SOUNDED OUT (LIKE "THE" OR "SAID"). USE FLASHCARDS OR GAMES TO HELP KIDS RECOGNIZE THEM QUICKLY.

03: STORYTELLING & RETELLING- AFTER READING, HAVE YOUR CHILD TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENED IN THEIR OWN WORDS.

04: READ, READ, READ !- READ A MIX OF BOOKS WITH THEM AND LET THEM TRY READING TO YOU AS THEY GAIN CONFIDENCE.

05: EXPRESSIVE READING-ENCOURAGE READING WITH FEELING! IF A CHARACTER IS EXCITED, HAVE THEM SAY IT EXCITEDLY.

WHY THIS MATTERS:

Decoding Is Only The Beginning-true Reading Means Understanding And Enjoying Stories. The More You Engage Your Child In Conversations About Books, The Better Their Reading Skills Will Become. Keep It Fun, Keep It Interactive, And Watch Them Blossom Into Lifelong Readers!

These Short And Engaging Blogs Give Parents A Clear Roadmap For Their Child's Reading Journey. Let Me Know If You'd Like Any Tweaks!